Many Europeans think that all Moroccans speak French, but no. I had to make an effort to learn it when I studied French literature at the university in Rabat.

People think that I only write about homosexuality, but that's not true.

Everyone hasn't got the power to free oneself and go away to another place or country... No one is capable of freeing oneself from society.

So many people and institutions are against homosexuals that, as a homosexual, you can't waste your time by trying to convince them that you're a good person.

Im most likely to succeed at failing but the point is your succeeding.

I wake up every morning literally with a smile on my face, grateful for another day I never thought I would see.

Let's stop feeling so guilty about global warming

Greatness brings no profit to people. God indeed, when in anger, brings greater ruin to great mens houses.

Any situation was better faced with an empty bladder, a clean body, and a lack of morning breath.

I'm nicer on tax day than I am when I'm on deadline.

There's no excuse for the young people not knowing who the heroes and heroines are or were.

Racial justice is key to a compassionate, inclusive, dynamic society.

what choice have I? I cannot live without you, but I will not destroy your soul." -Edward Cullen

I tend to work in layers. There's a huge orchestra in the film, but I also record a lot things with very intimate groups, and I like to be able to use the textures of those intimate groups.